Byhalia, MS

Byhalia, Mississippi

Byhalia, Mississippi, in Marshall county, is 27 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town is home to some 706 residents.

The People and Families of Byhalia

In Byhalia, about 45% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 39% of Byhalia is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the town is very American.

There are more females than males in Byhalia than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Byhalia had a median family income of $35,313.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($25) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Byhalia. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Byhalia Housing

According to the 2000 census, 67% of the housing in Byhalia was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Byhalia, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Byhalia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Byhalia, MS

Comparing Byhalia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Byhalia Almanac

Byhalia Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Byhalia Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Byhalia High Schools (2004)

BYHALIA HIGH SCHOOL
300 HWY 309 S
662-838-2206
A Title I school.
Serves 517 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Byhalia Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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